vigilant
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He urged security services to be "extra vigilant" and increase their presence at transport hubs and other locations across the country.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Mostly, he insisted, the unhoused neighbors were vigilant stewards, and helped with sweeping and trash pickup and the like; “99 percent of the time it was working great,” he said.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
“That also teaches us that some of the greatest moral figures can be deeply flawed and that we have to be forever vigilant and demanding.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
He and Meghan are vigilant about personal security and keeping their children away from unsanctioned cameras, whether wielded by professionals or their own neighbors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
She had the poise of a sword fighter—relaxed yet vigilant, as if ready to spring into action at any moment.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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